George R. R. Martin has risen to fame as the writer of hot-book-series-turned-TV-hit Game of Thrones, but years ago, he was just a regular Comic-Con fan. We spoke to George at last night's Entertainment Weekly party about getting recognized now, especially thanks to his trademark hat — he even took it off for us! — and how actresses are always asking him to be cast on the HBO show. Plus get the latest update on his next book and find out how he feels about killing off his characters.